Notice2021-12397
Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: HAPPY TIME (Sail); Invitation for Public Comments
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Published
June 14, 2021
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Transportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
Abstract
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 112 (Monday, June 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12397]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD-2021-0009]
Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-
Built Vessel: HAPPY TIME (Sail); Invitation for Public Comments
AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the
Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise
endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which
will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such
a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks
comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have
on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag
vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief
description of the proposed service, is listed below.
DATES: Submit comments on or before July 14, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number
MARAD-2021-0009 by any one of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Search MARAD-2021-0009 and follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility is in
the West Building, Ground Floor of the U.S. Department of
Transportation. The Docket Management Facility location address is:
U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD-2021-0009, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays.
Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your comments, we recommend that
you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a
telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact
you if we have questions regarding your submission.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and specific docket number. All comments received will be posted
without change to the docket at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, including any
personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting
comments, see the section entitled Public Participation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Mead, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Room W23-459, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5723, Email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c983a8a4acbae784aca8ad89ada6bde7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cd6fdf1f9efb2d1f9fdf8dcf8f3e8b2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described in the application, the
intended service of the vessel HAPPY TIME is:
--Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ``Captained charters.''
--Geographic Region Including Base of Operations: ``Florida, Puerto
Rico (a waiver has already been issued for this vessel in Puerto
Rico).'' (Base of Operations: Key West, FL)
--Vessel Length and Type: 42' Sailing Catamaran
The complete application is available for review identified in the
DOT docket as MARAD 2021-0009 at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Interested
parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel
builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD
determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD's regulations
at 46 CFR part 388, that the employment of the vessel in the coastwise
trade to carry no more than 12 passengers will have an unduly adverse
effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag
vessels in that business, MARAD will not issue an approval of the
vessel's coastwise endorsement eligibility. Comments should refer to
the vessel name, state the commenter's interest in the application, and
address the eligibility criteria given in section 388.4 of MARAD's
regulations at 46 CFR part 388.
Public Participation
How do I submit comments?
Please submit your comments, including the attachments, following
the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES.
Be advised that it may take a few hours or even days for your comment
to be reflected on the docket. In addition, your comments must be
written in English. We encourage you to provide concise comments and
you may attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on
the length of the attachments.
Where do I go to read public comments, and find supporting information?
Go to the docket online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, keyword
search MARAD-2021-0009 or visit the Docket Management Facility (see
ADDRESSES for hours of operation). We recommend that you periodically
check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material.
Will my comments be made available to the public?
Yes. Be aware that your entire comment, including your personal
identifying information, will be made publicly available.
May I submit comments confidentially?
If you wish to submit comments under a claim of confidentiality,
you should submit three copies of your complete submission, including
the information you claim to be confidential business information, to
the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of
Legislation and Regulations, MAR-225, W24-220, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590. Include a cover letter setting forth with
specificity the basis for any such claim and, if possible, a summary of
your submission that can be made available to the public.
Privacy Act
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these
comments, without
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edit, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system of records
notice, DOT/ALL-14 FDMS, accessible through <a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>. To
facilitate comment tracking and response, we encourage commenters to
provide their name, or the name of their organization; however,
submission of names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters
identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered. If
you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential
information, please contact the agency for alternate submission
instructions.
(Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121)
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By Order of the Acting Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021-12397 Filed 6-11-21; 8:45 am]
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